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Chapter 15: Q1. (page 570)

Question: Classify each radical as Primary , secondary or tertiary carbon radicals .

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a. 20carbon radical

b. 3ocarbon radical

c. 20carbon radical

d. localid="1648713761224" 10carbon radical

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01

Classification of radicals

Radicals or free radicals are molecules with one unpaired electron.

  • 10Carbon radical: The carbon radical is bonded to one carbon atom and two hydrogen atoms.
  • 20Carbon radical: The carbon radical is bonded to two carbon atoms and one hydrogen atom.
  • 30Carbon radical: The carbon radical is bonded to three carbon atoms.
02

Explanation for a and b

a.

Radical a

This is a 20radical as the carbon radical is bonded to two carbon atoms and one hydrogen atom.

b.

Radical b

03

 Step 3: Explanation for c and d

c.

Radical c

This is a 20radical as the carbon radical is bonded to two carbon atoms and one hydrogen atom.

d.

Radical d

This is a 10radical as the carbon radical is bonded to one carbon atom and two hydrogen atoms.

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